Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Third suspect arrested in Homosassa meth lab case

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A third suspect was captured Friday night in connection with the case of a Homosassa meth lab.

The Drug Enforcement Agency and Citrus County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at about 8:30 a.m. on Friday and took two other people into custody.

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2 charged in connection with Homosassa meth lab operation

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Two people were arrested today, and a third is being sought, in connection with the operation of what is believed to be a meth lab at a Homosassa home.

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DEA, CCSO investigate Homosassa meth lab

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office involved DEA agents this morning around 8:30 to serve a search warrant at 8538 W. Kimberly Court in Homosassa.

The warrant referenced a suspected meth lab on the premises.

The DEA is currently cleaning up the lab remnants. The cleanup is expected to be both time- and labor-intensive.

The CCSO investigation is in its earliest stages.

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County officials urge a ‘total count’ for Census 2010

Citrus Countians have are receiving their 2010 Census forms in the mail this week, and Board of County Commission officials are urging them to make sure everyone gets counted.

They say residents have good reason to want every last person counted.

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Animal Services makes plea for pet food at food banks

Citrus County Animal Services officials said this week they were appealing to residents to remember the pets of those who must rely on local food banks for help during these difficult economic times.

More residents than ever now depend on help from the community’s many food banks -- from the small church and community food banks to the biggest five -- to help them get by.

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SECO honored by Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation has named Sumter Electric Cooperative as a Tree Line USA Utility for the third consecutive year.

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News Elsewhere

Florida House poised to end wrongful death statute of limitations

TALLAHASSEE — Jeffrey Klee's mother and sister made a visit this week to the canal where his remains were found, just off Riverside Park in Coral Springs.

The spot has changed quite a bit since 1977, when his body was dumped there. And now, the law that kept his admitted killer from facing a judge is on the verge of changing, too.

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News Videos

Lawmakers Disagree on Abortion Language

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Democrats and Republicans are at odds over abortion language in both the health care reform bill and the executive order President Barack Obama will sign banning federal funding of abortion. (March 21)

AP Top Stories

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Here's the latest news for March 21st: Fargo prepares for cresting Red River; Spring snow slams Plains; British Airways strike strands US-bound travelers; Icelandic volcano eruption could trigger nearby volcano.

Raw Video: Rally for Immigration Reform

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Immigrant rights supporters converged on the National Mall to rally for immigration reform. Activists have been frustrated that they've had to wait for reform, despite the president's assurances that he remains committed to change. (March 21)

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Local Events

Sheriff's 10-43 show showcases Jessie's Place

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Join hostess Heather Yates at Jessie’s Place, Citrus County’s Children’s Advocacy Center, by watching this week’s Sheriff’s 10-43 show at 7:30 on Wednesday, Channel 16.

The entire show was shot on location giving viewers an inside look at how Jessie’s Place makes a huge difference in the lives of abused children.

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COMMUNITY

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Teacher & Employee of the Year

The Citrus County Education Foundation has honored its Teacher and Employee of the Year. Ceremonies were held at the Citrus Hills Country Club

FEATURES

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Weapon against child porn

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office has a new tool to help with cases involving sex crimes and juvenile victims.

COLUMNS/BLOGS

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So Bad, They're Good

Citrus County's SERT team proved they had what it takes during a competition in Orange County. Red all about it.

COUNTY

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New restaurateur in town

Ann Marie Pollard, well known in Beverly Hills, has won the bid to operate the café in the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto.

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